The Madras High Court has asked the Tamil Nadu government to clarify if it wants to provide horizontal reservation to transgender and intersex persons under the new policy 2025 for education and employment.
NEW DELHI: 5th May: On Monday, the Supreme Court of India took a major step toward social justice by issuing a notice on a petition filed by three transgender students. The petition demands 1% horizontal reservation in postgraduate (PG) medical college seats through the NEET-PG 2025-26 examination. A Bench comprising Justices BR Gavai and KV Viswanathan heard the matter and issued notice to the central government and relevant authorities.
The Madras High Court directed the Tamil Nadu Government to provide horizontal reservation for transgender individuals in the state. This decision came after a petition from a transgender nurse challenging the classification of transgender identity as a caste under the Most Backward Class category. The Court emphasized the need to recognize transgender identity as a gender identity and implement horizontal reservation within 12 weeks.
The Uttarakhand High Court on Wednesday (April 3rd), questioned the state government on a controversial petition challenging 30% horizontal reservation for domiciled women in government jobs. The petition challenges a provision of the Uttarakhand Public Service Commission Act, alleging it exceeds constitutional limitations. The court scheduled the next hearing for May 7. (Words: 49)